Convention services manager vs assistant event coordinator

The differences between convention services managers and assistant event coordinators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 2-4 years to become a convention services manager, becoming an assistant event coordinator takes usually requires 1-2 years. Additionally, a convention services manager has an average salary of $51,222, which is higher than the $34,385 average annual salary of an assistant event coordinator.

The top three skills for a convention services manager include convention services, audio visual and reservations. The most important skills for an assistant event coordinator are event planning, event logistics, and alumni.

Convention services manager vs assistant event coordinator overview

	Convention Services Manager	Assistant Event Coordinator
Yearly salary	$51,222	$34,385
Hourly rate	$24.63	$16.53
Growth rate	10%	18%
Number of jobs	120,658	25,508
Job satisfaction	5	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 67%	Bachelor's Degree, 74%
Average age	39	38
Years of experience	4	2

Convention services manager vs assistant event coordinator salary

Convention services managers and assistant event coordinators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Convention Services Manager	Assistant Event Coordinator
Average salary	$51,222	$34,385
Salary range	Between $40,000 And $65,000	Between $23,000 And $51,000
Highest paying City	San Francisco, CA	-
Highest paying state	California	-
Best paying company	Hyatt Hotels	-
Best paying industry	Hospitality	-

Differences between convention services manager and assistant event coordinator education

There are a few differences between a convention services manager and an assistant event coordinator in terms of educational background:

	Convention Services Manager	Assistant Event Coordinator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 67%	Bachelor's Degree, 74%
Most common major	Hospitality Management	Business
Most common college	San Diego State University	San Diego State University

Convention services manager vs assistant event coordinator demographics

Here are the differences between convention services managers' and assistant event coordinators' demographics:

	Convention Services Manager	Assistant Event Coordinator
Average age	39	38
Gender ratio	Male, 33.7% Female, 66.3%	Male, 26.6% Female, 73.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.4% Unknown, 5.5% Hispanic or Latino, 18.5% Asian, 9.0% White, 55.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	Black or African American, 11.2% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 16.3% Asian, 5.9% White, 61.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
LGBT Percentage	10%	16%

Differences between convention services manager and assistant event coordinator duties and responsibilities

Convention services manager example responsibilities.

Lead vendor RFP's and consolidation of exhibit properties.
Create RFP's, managing the services of suppliers and vendors.
Negotiate food and beverage prices, function space, and hotel services within approve departmental booking guidelines.
Revise each BEO as required.
Create banquet/catering forecasts and booking pace reports.
Plan menus, wine lists, event calendars, rooming lists.

Assistant event coordinator example responsibilities.

Promote and manage business on Facebook page, resulting in customer growth.
Appoint as VIP relations liaison managing all points of communication and event operations, and implementing event marketing strategies.
Lead and manage the Instagram and twitter social media sites, also host numerous interviews with stars and celebrities.
Create invitee list, send out invitations and mange RSVP list.
Create and send out digital invitations, reminders and record RSVP's.
Liaise with sponsors, caterers, and venues to assist in creating unique experiences for celebrity and VIP gifting suites.

Convention services manager vs assistant event coordinator skills

Common convention services manager skills

Convention Services, 10%
Audio Visual, 8%
Reservations, 8%
Meeting Rooms, 6%
Banquet Event Orders, 6%
Event Planning, 6%

Common assistant event coordinator skills

Event Planning, 17%
Event Logistics, 5%
Alumni, 5%
Event Materials, 4%
Event Space, 4%
Ticket Sales, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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